Aspasim

What Aspasim does

Aspasim (legal name: Fundació Aspasim – Vicenta Verdú) is a non-profit foundation established in 1938 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain (C. Mont d'Orsà 22-24, 08017). It is certified as a charitable assistance entity without profit motive (Benèfica Assistencial i sense anim de lucre) under NIF G-60757911 and is registered as a guardianship entity (Entitat tutelar) under number E02358. The organization provides disability support services across an integrated portfolio that includes residential homes (Llars), vocational workshops (Tallers), an inclusive school (Escola), professional training (Formació a professionals), and a family education program (Escola de Famílies). Community engagement is delivered through recurring initiatives such as Correm Junts (an inclusive running race), El Botó Màgic, El gegant Normag, Productes Sentit, Un hort per a tothom, and the Embotona't festival. Its current scale includes 92 staff, 170 volunteers, 300 patrons, and 284 persons served, anchored by a strategic educational partnership with Jesuïtas El Clot.

The foundation's business model is donation- and partnership-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams comprise individual donations, corporate partnerships (including corporate volunteering, product donations, team races, and project financing), inheritance and legacy gifts, and solidarity product sales through its own shop (botiga). Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, and the organization publishes an annual activity report (Memòria d'activitat) for transparency. Operating geography is limited to Catalonia, Spain.

The underlying technology footprint is not disclosed: Aspasim operates as a human-services organization, with no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or mobile applications referenced in the available data. Its competitive position is built on regulatory status (charitable and guardianship entity registration), 85+ years of operational continuity, a deeply embedded community ecosystem of staff, volunteers, patrons, and beneficiary families, and integration with ordinary schools and workplaces to advance inclusive education and employment outcomes.

Name

Aspasim

Legal name

Fundació Aspasim

Website

https://aspasim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fundació Aspasim is a Barcelona-based non-profit foundation, founded in 1938, providing residential, educational, vocational, and family support services to 284 people with disabilities through 92 staff, 170 volunteers, and 300 patrons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Inclusive education programs
• Residential care services
• Vocational training workshops
• Community inclusion programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation receives donations from individuals and organizations to support its mission of serving people with disabilities.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Companies collaborate through corporate volunteering, product donations, and project financing programs.
3. Inheritance and Legacy Gifts: The organization accepts inheritance and legacy contributions from supporters.
4. Solidarity Product Sales: Sale of solidarity products through the organization's shop (botiga) to support programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aspasim is a non-profit foundation that provides disability support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Barcelona region. Its core offerings include residential homes (Llars), vocational workshops (Tallers), inclusive education (Escola), professional training, and a family education program (Escola de Famílies), delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through donations, corporate partnerships, inheritances, and solidarity product sales.

Product overview

Aspasim is a non-profit foundation (Fundació Aspasim – Vicenta Verdú) providing disability support services in Barcelona. The organization offers a portfolio of integrated services including residential homes (Llars), vocational workshops (Tallers), inclusive education (Escola), and professional training (Formació a professionals). Community engagement is fostered through programs like Correm Junts (inclusive running), El Botó Màgic, El gegant Normag, Productes Sentit, and Un hort per a tothom. The foundation also operates a family school (Escola de Famílies) and organizes the Embotona't festival. Services span from residential care to community integration, all focused on promoting autonomy, community participation, and quality of life for people with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Llars (Residential Homes) Long-term residential housing and daily support services for people with disabilities, providing autonomous and community-oriented living arrangements.
• Tallers (Vocational Workshops) Vocational training and employment support workshops for people with disabilities, focused on skill-building, autonomy, and inclusion in ordinary workplaces.
• Escola (Inclusive School) Educational services supporting inclusive education for people with disabilities, including accompaniment in ordinary schools to enable genuine inclusive schooling.
• Formació a professionals (Professional Training) Training services for professionals and caregivers supporting people with disabilities, building sector capacity and quality of care.
• Escola de Famílies (Family School) Educational sessions and support program for families of people with disabilities, offering structured learning and peer support across the school year.
• Correm Junts (Inclusive Running Race) An inclusive competitive running race in Barcelona that promotes community participation and physical activity for people with disabilities, with corporate team participation options.
• El Botó Màgic Community program promoting inclusion through magic-themed activities for people with disabilities and the wider community.
• El gegant Normag Community initiative featuring a giant mascot character used to promote disability awareness and social inclusion in neighborhood events.
• Productes Sentit Community program offering products that support sensory experiences for people with disabilities.
• Un hort per a tothom (Community Garden)

Quantifiable outcome

• 284 persons with disabilities receiving care and support services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jesuïtas El ClotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jesuit school El Clot for inclusive education. Teacher Lara Castañón serves as a reference for Aspasim's school inclusion work.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Plena Inclusión España: National federation representing organizations serving people with intellectual disabilities in Spain. Comparable as a non-profit ecosystem player coordinating member organizations delivering residential, educational, and employment services similar to Aspasim's Tallers and Llars.
• Mencap: UK's leading non-profit for people with learning disabilities, providing residential, employment, advocacy, and family support services. Comparable as a legacy disability charity with integrated service offerings similar to Aspasim's Llars, Tallers, and Escola portfolio.
• Confederación ASPACE: National Spanish federation of organizations serving people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities. Comparable as a Spanish non-profit network delivering residential, educational, and community inclusion services analogous to Aspasim's integrated offerings.
• Fundación ONCE: Spain's largest disability foundation, providing employment, training, and accessibility services nationwide. Directly comparable as a Spanish non-profit foundation serving persons with disabilities through integrated service offerings, though at significantly larger scale and geographic reach than Aspasim.
• Down España: Spanish national federation for Down syndrome organizations. Comparable Spanish non-profit federation coordinating member entities that deliver education, employment, and family support services similar to Aspasim's model.

Regional players

• Dincat: Catalan federation of disability service organizations. Closely comparable regional peer sharing Aspasim's Catalan operating geography and mission, with member organizations delivering similar residential, vocational, and educational services to persons with disabilities.
• Fundació El Maresme: Catalan non-profit foundation providing services for people with disabilities in the Maresme region. Comparable regional peer offering similar residential, occupational, and family support services in Catalonia.

Direct peers

• Special Olympics Spain: Spanish national organization delivering sports and inclusion programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in mission (community inclusion for persons with disabilities) and use of community-led programming (akin to Aspasim's Correm Junts).
• Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down: Catalan non-profit foundation delivering integrated services (education, employment, family support, residential) for people with intellectual disabilities. Highly comparable in service portfolio and Barcelona/Catalonia geography, though with a narrower condition focus than Aspasim.
• Fundación Prodis: Spanish non-profit foundation providing vocational training, employment, and independent living support for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable service portfolio (workshops, residential programs, family support) and non-profit foundation structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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